Trussardi 2016 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Trussardi Amber Oud

by Amandine Clerc-Marie

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Trussardi Trussardi Amber Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Amandine Clerc-Marie. Trussardi Amber Oud opens with Lemon, Geranium, Pink Pepper, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Oud, Benzoin, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Trussardi's Trussardi Amber Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive affair: some love its bold, synthetic oud-leather blend for the price, while others find it a 'total flop' with a 'yeasty' opening and a distinct lack of amber or even oud. Definitely try before you buy.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
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Trussardi Amber Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, this fragrance is best suited for evening wear or special occasions where it can make a statement without overwhelming. Its heavy oud and leather notes make it less appropriate for a typical office environment or sporting activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Trussardi Amber Oud opens with a bright, peppery zest of lemon and pink pepper, underpinned by a floral touch of geranium. As it settles, a synthetic yet prominent oud emerges, intertwined with a smoky, resinous heart of incense and benzoin. The dry down reveals a dark, warm base of leather and patchouli, with hints of vetiver providing an earthy depth, though amber itself is notably understated.

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